New ZealandBlack weekend on NZ roadsA teenager was clinging to life last night as six crashes in 20 hours left one person dead and 15 needing hospital treatment.17 Oct 03:00 PM
Banking and financeING Medical investors demand answersInvestors in a $286.2 million listed medical property business demanded information yesterday about a takeover by ANZ.13 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandThird of swine flu patients in ICUs otherwise healthy - studyAbout one-third of swine flu patients admitted to NZ and Australian intensive care units had no underlying health problems, a study has found.08 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandWaitakere Hospital refuses patientsPatients needing urgent medical care are being turned away from Waitakere Hospital as the hospital struggles with staff shortages.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman treated after 'cuddly' rat attackA large water rat attacked a woman as she lay in her bed, after she had mistaken the animal for her three-legged cat. 23 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiabetic's death sparks inquiriesAuckland District Health Board and the Coroner are investigating the death of a 68-year-old woman's hospital death which has left her family mystified.18 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlesh-eating bug cases treble in NZ hospitalsThe number of patients in New Zealand hospitals attacked by "flesh-eating" bugs has trebled since 1990.16 Sep 07:35 PM
New ZealandStudy exposes extra risk for heart patientsMany people with heart failure are getting ineffective treatment and face an increased risk of dying, a global study says. The NZ Ministry of Health agrees with the findings.02 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOlympic star's 'superbug' claimA Commonwealth Games medallist claims to have been maimed after being infected in hospital during a routine operation.29 Aug 04:00 PM
